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100

SLCPD was established this year.

What is 1851

100

In Rodrigues v. United States, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that law enforcement may not do this on traffic stops.

What is extend a traffic stop beyond the time necessary to handle the initial violation, such as waiting for a K-9 unit.

100

The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and many other federal documents are kept at this location. 

What is the National Archives

100

Members of the Salt Lake City Police Department shall notify this agency when there is reason to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect.

What is DCFS

100

The name of Jeff Bridges’s character in The Big Lebowski was this.

What is "The Dude"

200

SLCPD officers were paid this hourly wage when SLCPD was established. 

What is $0.25/hr

200

In this case, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that, if one party consents to a residential search while the other objects, officers must not search.

What is Georgia v. Randolph

200

This war began in 1775 with the battles of Lexington & Concord.

What is the American Revolutionary War

200

Forcible felonies such as robbery, rape, aggravated burglary (where a weapon was used or assault occurred), homicide or attempted homicide, kidnapping, aggravated assault, or warrants for any of the listed offenses may justify a pursuit provided this is also true.

What is the suspect poses a danger if not apprehended. 

200

In Office Space, Milton was concerned about this object being taken from him.

What is a stapler

300

This many officers were officially sworn in when SLCPD was established.

What is 47 officers

300

In Caniglia v. Strom, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that "community caretaking" does not apply within the context of this.

What is a private residence (4th Amendment)

300

The Declaration of Independence was signed this day

What is July 4th, 1776. 

300

in addition to a report, when investigating these types of cases, the investigating officer will send his/her Sergeant an email with the case number. The officer’s email will serve as a memorandum of notification of the incident, which will be forwarded up the chain of command.

What is a hate crime investigation

300

This actor plays Private Ryan in Saving Private Ryan.

Who is Matt Damon

400

On September 16, 1858, it was written: “Because of disorder and lawless men prowling around during the night,” the strength of the police department was increased to this many officers.

What is 200

400

In this 2025 case, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the police may no longer apply the "moment of threat" doctrine and must look at uses of force without chronological blinders. 

What is Barnes v. Felix

400

The United States Electoral College chose George Washington as the first President this year.

What is 1789

400

If an officer takes a juvenile offender into custody for a violent felony, as defined in Utah Code 76-3-203.5, or an offense in violation of Title 76, Chapter 10, Part 5 (Weapons), the officer shall email a memorandum to this person with the case number and details of the case before the end of their shift. 

Who is the School Resource Officer (SRO) Unit Sergeant

400

This actor played Officer Slater in Superbad? 

Who is Bill Hader

500

Modeled after Boston & New York, on October 22, 1889, this was instated.  

What is SLCPD's first uniform

500

A case in which the Court held that police may search a suspect's vehicle after his arrest only if it is reasonable to believe that the arrestee might access the vehicle at the time of the search or that the vehicle contains evidence of the offense of the arrest.

What is Arizona v. Gant

500

Although Philadelphia is where the continental congress met to sign the Declaration of Independence, this state was home to the first U.S. Capital under the Constitution in 1787.

What is New York

500

Assigning a 5399-30 (Loud Party) NCIC designation as the primary clearance code will result in the host receiving this.

What is a written warning from the city for the first violation, and a civil fine for subsequent responses. 

500

In Pulp Fiction, this was Vincent Vega and Jules Winnfield's boss' name.

Who is Marsellus Wallace

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